Operated by NICTD, the South Shore Line is an interurban commuter rail that connects South Bend, Ind., and Chicago, Illinois. Using the free South Shore App powered by Bytemark, commuters can now use their phone as their ticket. Riders simply need to show their smartphone screens to conductors in order to use tickets. Bytemark’s South Shore App also offers train schedules with arrival times and a system map.

Micah Bergdale, CEO of Bytemark, said, “Bytemark is excited to partner with NICTD to launch the South Shore App. Mobile ticketing is becoming a standard for transit systems around the world, and we are pleased to provide our flexible and secure mobile ticketing solution to commuters across Indiana and Illinois.”

Gerald Hanas, NICTD general manager, commented: “We are happy to offer a more convenient method for passengers to purchase their tickets. We anticipate that mobile ticketing technology will become more popular as passengers discover just how easy it is to use.”

South Shore App Features:

“Smart Tile Home Screen” - Provides users with the most relevant content based on their settings and usage history.

In addition to the mobile application, Bytemark is providing a state-of-the-art user management platform solution and backend reporting system to NICTD. This will enable South Shore Line administrators to better manage transit offerings and meet customers’ needs.